PLAN  OF  THE 


CALDWELL  INSTITUTE, 


ADOPTED  BY  THE  BOARD 


AND    THE 


PRESBYTERY    OF    ORANGE 


OCTOBER,*1835, 


,-^r^*-^     * 


RICHMOND 
1836. 


•  • 


T.  W.  WHITE,  Printer, 

Street,  Richmond,  Va. 


PLAN  OF  CALDWELL  INSTITUTE, 


ARTICLE  I. 


OF  THE  BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES. 


Section  1. — The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  meet  statedly  at  least 
once  a  year,  on  the  first  Thursday  of  October,  and  oftener,  on 
their  own  adjournments,  if  they  shall  judge  it  necessary.  Five 
members  shall  be  a  quorum  to  transact  business. 

Section  2. — The  Board  shall  choose  out  of  their  own  number  a 
President,  Vice  President,  and  Secretary.  The  Principal  of  the 
institution  shall  be  ex-officio  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Section  3. — The  President  of  the  Board,  or  in  the  event  of  his 
absence,  death,  or  inability  to  act,  the  Secretary  shall,  at  the 
request  of  any  three  members,  expressed  to  him  in  writing,  call  a 
special  meeting  of  the  Board,  by  a  circular  letter  addressed  to 
each ;  in  which  letter  notice  shall  be  given  not  only  of  the  place 
and  time  of  meeting,  but  of  the  business  intended  to  be  transacted 
at  the  meeting  notified — and  this  letter  shall  be  sent  at  least  four 
weeks  before  the  time  of  said  meeting. 

Section  4. — The  Secretary  shall  keep  an  accurate  record  of  all 
the  proceedings  of  the  Board. 

Section  5. — All  the  members  of  the  Board  shall  be  members  in 
full  communion  in  the  Presbyterian  Church. 

Section  6.— The  Board  shall  make  a  detailed  and  faithful  report 
of  the  state  of  the  institution,  annually,  to  the  Presbytery. 

Section  7. — The  whole  supervision  and  direction  of  the  institu- 
tion shall  be  committed  to  the  Board  of  Trustees,  who  shall  elect 
Professors  and  Teachers,  and  make  such  arrangements  to  pro- 
mote its  prosperity  as  shall  to  them  seem  best. 

Section  8.— All  the  officers  of  this  Board  shall  hold  their  office 
"  for  three  years,  but  shall  be  re-eligible. 


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ARTICLE  II. 

OP  THE  PRESBYTERY. 

Section  1. — The  Presbytery  shall  choose  a  Board  of  Trustees, 
which  shall  consist  of  six  ministers  and  six  laymen,  members  of 
the  Presbyterian  Church,  who  shall  hold  their  office  for  three 
years ;  one-third  of  whom  shall  annually  go  out  of  office,  but 
shall  be  re-eligible. 

Section  2. — The  Presbytery  may  at  any  time  direct  a  committee 
to  visit  and  to  inspect  the  institution;  and,  if  they  shall  judge 
it  best  on  report  of  such  committee,  they  may  alter  or  reverse  the 
proceedings  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Section  3. — If  the  Presbytery  of  Orange  should  be  hereafter 
divided,  then  each  Presbytery  so  formed  shall  be  considered  as 
having  an  equal  right  in  the  institution,  and  one-half  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees  shall  be  chosen  by  each  Presbytery  ;  but,  if  a 
majority  of  either  Presbytery  shall,  after  the  division,  decide  that 
they  will  relinquish  their  right  in  the  institution,  then  it  shall  be 
considered  as  belonging  to  the  other  Presbytery. 

Section  4. — The  election  of  Trustees  shall  take  place  at  the 
fall  sessions  of  Presbytery. 

ARTICLE  III. 

OF  THE  PROFESSORS. 

Section  1. — All  the  Professors  and  Tutors  of  this  institution  shall 
be  members  in  full  communion  in  the  Presbyterian  Church. 

Section  2. — The  salaries  of  the  Professors  shall  be  fixed  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

Section  3. — Each  Professor  shall  lay  before  the  Board,  as  soon  as 
practicable  after  his  appointment,  a  detailed  exhibition  of  the  sys- 
tem and  method  he  proposes  to  pursue  in  conducting  the  studies 
of  his  department ;  and  in  this  system  he  shall  make  such  altera- 
tions or  additions  as  the  Board  may  direct. 


Section  4. — Any  Professor  intending  to  resign,  shall  give  six 
months  notice  of  such  intention  to  the  Board  of  Trustees,  unless 
they  release  him  from  this  obligation. 

Section  5. — The  Professors  of  this  institution  shall  be  consider- 
ed a  Faculty.  They  shall  meet  at  such  seasons  as  they  shall 
judge  proper,  and  in  every  meeting  the  Principal  of  the  insti- 
tution shall  preside,  if  he  be  present ;  if  he  be  not  present,  a 
President  shall  be  chosen  pro  tempore.  The  Faculty  shall  choose 
a  clerk,  and  keep  accurate  records  of  all  their  proceedings,  which 
records  shall  be  laid  before  the  Board  at  every  meeting.  By  the 
Faculty,  regularly  convened,  shall  be  determined  the  hours  at 
which  the  classes  shall  attend  the  Professors,  and  the  hours  to  be 
devoted  to  study.  The  Faculty  shall  decide  all  cases  of  disci- 
pline, and  all  questions  of  order,  as  they  shall  arise. 

Section  6. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Faculty  to  see  that  the 
students  attend  social  worship  twice  a  day,  and  preaching  on 
Sabbath. 

Section  7. — The  Faculty  shall  be  empowered  to  dismiss  from 
the  Institute  any  student  who  shall  prove  immoral  or  disorderly, 
or  who  may  be,  on  any  account  whatever,  a  dangerous  or  un- 
profitable member  of  the  institution. 

Section  8. — Any  member  of  the  Faculty  may  visit  the  rooms 
of  the  students  at  any  time. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

OF  THE  COURSE  OF  STUDY. 

Section  1 . — The  Principal  of  the  institution  shall  be  considered 
as  sustaining  the  pastoral  relation  to  all  the  students,  and  shall 
be  required  to  perform  towards  them  the  duties  appertaining  to 
that  office.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Professors  to  afford  such 
religious  instruction  as  they  shall  deem  necessary ;  but  it  shall 
be  considered  indispensable,  that  portions  of  the  Bible,  or  the 
Evidences  of  Christianity,  together  with  the  Westminster  Cate- 
chism, be  studied  by  all  the  classes  on  the  Sabbath. 

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Section  2. — The  Greek  and  Latin  Classics,  upon  an  enlarged 
plan,  shall  be  considered  as  forming  a  necessary  part  of  the  course 
of  study. 

Section  3. — Mathematics  and  Philosophy  shall  be  taught  by  a 
Professor  elected  for  that  purpose. 

Section  4. — There  shall  be  a  preparatory  department,  which 
shall  be  under  the  direction  of  at  least  one  Professor,  which  shall 
embrace  such  studies  as  are  usually  taught  in  academies  prepa- 
ratory to  entrance  into  college. 

Section  5. — Nothing  immoral,  or  of  an  irreligious  tendency, 
shall  enter  into  any  part  of  the  studies  of  this  institution. 

ARTICLE  V. 

OF  THE  STUDENTS. 

Section  1. — Every  student  applying  for  admission,  shall  pro- 
duce satisfactory  testimonials  that  he  possesses  a  good  moral  cha- 
racter. 

Section  2. — Every  student  is  strictly  prohibited  from  frequenting 
taverns,  or  tipling  houses,  theatrical  exhibitions,  dancing  assem- 
blies, horse  racing,  and  circus,  on  pain  of  dismission,  or  such 
other  punishment  as  the  Faculty  shall  judge  best. 

Section  3. — All  acts  of  vice  or  immorality  among  the  students 
are  strictly  forbidden,  under  such  penalties  as  the  Faculty  may 
deem  proper. 

Section  4. — The  rooms  of  the  students  are  to  be  open  to  the 
Faculty  at  all  times  ;  and  any  student  refusing  to  admit  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Faculty,  when  required  to  do  so,  shall  be  admonished, 
or  dismissed,  according  to  the  nature  of  the  offence, 

ARTICLE  VI. 

OF  THE  TREASURER. 

Section  1. — The  Board  shall  elect  a  Treasurer-,  "who  shall  hold 
his  office  for  three  years,  but  be  re-eligible, 


Section  2. — The  Treasurer  shall  give  bond,  with  approved 
security,  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  the  duties  of  his  office ;  and 
shall  exhibit  to  the  Board  an  accurate  report  on  the  state  of  the 
treasury,  accompanied  with  the  requisite  vouchers,  at  each  regu- 
lar meeting. 

Section  3. — No  monies  shall  be  paid  out  of  the  treasury  with- 
out an  order  from  the  Board. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

OF    BENEFICIARIES, 

The  sons  of  ministers  who  are>  or  at  the  time  of  their  de- 
cease, may  be,  members  of  the  Presbytery  or  Presbyteries  sup- 
porting the  institution,  shall  receive  their  tuition  gratuitously ; 
and  all  beneficiaries  preparing  for  the  gospel  ministry,  within  the 
bounds  aforesaid,  shall  likewise  have  their  tuition  free  of  expense, 
provided  the  number  does  not  exceed  twenty  at  any  one  time. 

ARTICLE  VIII. 

OF    AMENDMENTS. 

Section  1.— So  much  of  the  foregoing  plan  as  relates  to  the 
Presbytery,  may  be  altered  by  that  body  at  any  regular  meeting. 

Section  2. — The  remainder  of  the  plan  may  be  altered  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees  at  any  regular  meeting. 


TRUSTEES  OF  THE  CALDWELL  INSTITUTE. 


MINISTERS. 


S.  L.  Graham,  D.D.  President,  Clarksville,  Va. 
E.  W.  Caruthers,  Secretary,  Greensborough,  N.  C. 
J.  Phillips,  Chapel  Hill,  N.  C. 
A.  Wilson,  Greensborough,  N.  C. 
W.  McPheeters,  D.D.  Raleigh,  N.  C. 
W.  Paisley,  Greensborough,  N.  C. 

LAYMEN. 

J.  Laseur,  Rockingham  County,  N.  C. 

Hon.  F.  Nash,  Hillsborough,  N.  C. 

J.  Norwood,  Esq.,  Treasurer,  Hillsborough,  N.  C. 

A.  W.  Venable,  Esq.,  Granville  County,  N.  C. 

J.  Mebane,  Esq.,  Orange,  N.  C. 

C.  Moorings,  Greensborough,  N.  C. 


PROFESSORS. 

Rev.  A.  Wilson, 

Silas  C.  Lindsley,  A.  M. 


THE    CALDWELL   INSTITUTE, 


UNDER    THE    CARE    OF 


THE  PRESBYTERY  OF  ORANGE. 


This  institution  is  located  at  Greensborough,  Guilford  County, 
North  Carolina,  and  will  go  into  operation  on  the  7th  day  of 
January  next. 

The  plao  of  education  will  embrace — 

1.  A  complete  course  of  English  instruction. 

2.  The  Greek  and  Roman  Classics  and  Antiquities,  Ancient 
Geography,  Mythology,  and  History, 

3.  The  Sciences  generally,  Natural,  JYfental  and  Moral,  or  as 
they  are  technically  called,  Physical,  Psycological  and  Ethical 

In  this  institution  the  claims  of  English  learning  will  be  fully 
acknowledged  and  provided  for  accordingly *  so  that  not  only 
cJassical  students,  but  also  such  scholars  as  do  not  intend  to  study 
the  classics,  may  receive  that  extended  instruction  which  will 
prepare  them  amply  for  the  various  avocations  of  active  life. 

The  ancient  classics,  which,  from  time  immemorial,  have  been 
justly  regarded  as  constituting  an  essential  part  of  liberal  educa- 
tion, will  receive  the  attention  necessary  to  produce  thorough 
scholars  in  that  department  of  learning.  With  this  view,  Ex- 
cerpts, as  tending  to  .defeat  this  object,  will  be  discountenanced 
and  abandoned,  and  the  most  correct  and  approved  editions  of  the 
original  authors  will  be  substituted  in  their  room.  When  studied 
in  connexion  with  the  pure  .and  mixed  mathematics,  the  Classics 
constitute^  it  is  believed,  not  only  the  basis  of  solid  learning  and 
correct  taste,  but  furnish  also  to  young  men  emu)ous  of  distinc- 
tion, the  very  best  means  of  mental  discipline. 

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In  the  scientific  department,  all  the  useful  and  customary- 
branches  of  study  will  be  taught,  and  pursued  to  any  required 
extent. 

Believing,  however,  that  every  system  of  education  not  found- 
ed on  Christian  principles,  must  be  defective,  and  in  its  nature 
and  tendency  subversive  of  the  best  interests  of  the  community, 
it  will  be  the  special  object  of  the  Trustees,  under  the  direction 
of  the  Presbytery,  to  make  ample  provision  for  the  religious,  as 
well  as  the  secular  instruction  of  the  youth  committed  to  their 
care.  Indeed,  the  grand  design  of  the  Presbytery  in  attempting 
the  establishment  of  the  Caldwell  Institute  is,  to  furnish  our 
denomination,  and  the  friends  of  learning  generally,  with  a  truly 
Christian  Seminary,  in  which  the  Bible  will  occupy  its  proper 
place,  and  the  paramount  claims  of  Christian  education  be  duly 
and  fully  recognized. 

The  Trustees,  entertaining  doubts  respecting  the  utility  of 
mechanical  and  agricultural  operations  as  a  means  of  reducing 
the  expense  of  education,  are  unwilling,  at  present,  to  commit 
themselves  to  the  public  on  this  subject ;  but  will  patiently  wait 
the  result  of  the  experiment  which  is  now  making  in  different 
parts  of  the  country. 

The  government  of  the  school,  as  far  as  practicable,  will  par- 
take of  the  parental  character,  and  every  prudent  means  will  be 
adopted  to  promote  strict  order,  correct  behavior,  rigid  economy, 
and  commendable  industry. 

When  youth  are  removed  from  the  wholesome  restraints  of  the 
domestic  circle,  their  morals  are,  as  is  proper,  one  source  of  deep 
anxiety  to  parents  and  guardians.  Duly  appreciating  this  paren- 
tal solicitude,  and  aware  that  learning  acquired  at  the  expense  of 
corrupt  principles  and  vicious  habits,  must  prove  a  curse  instead 
of  a  blessing,  the  instructors  will  make  it  their  constant  aim,  by 
careful  supervision,  friendly  counsel,  and  wholesome  discipline,  to 
guard  their  pupils  against  temptations  to  vice,  and  every  corrupt- 
ing influence  to  which  they  may  be  exposed ;  and  no  pains  will 
be  snared  to  render  them  contented  and  happy,  and  to  return  them 


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to  their  parents  and  guardians,  improved  in  manners,  well  taught, 
and  virtuous. 

The  school,  when  fully  organized,  will  demand  the  services  of 
four  or  more  teachers.  Two  have  been  already  appointed,  viz  : 
Rev.  A.  Wilson,  and  Mr.  S.  C.  Lindsley. 

Both  of  these  gentlemen  are  favorably  known  to  the  public,  as 
experienced  instructors  of  youth,  and  need  no  other  recommenda- 
tion than  a  simple  reference  to  their  past  success  and  popularity. 

It  may  be  proper  to  remark,  that  Greensborough  is  a  handsome 
and  thriving  village,  surrounded  by  a  moral  and  industrious  popu- 
lation, and  noted  for  the  sobriety  and  industry  of  its  inhabitants. 

Board  can  be  had  in  respectable  families  on  very  moderate 
terms. 

After  the  close  of  the  first  term,  the  tuition  per  session  of  five 
months  will  be  $15,  payable  in  advance.  The  first  vacation  in 
each  year  will  be  in  the  month  of  April,  and  the  second  in  the 
month  of  October. 

To  the  Institute  will  be  attached  a  Preparatory  Department, 
embracing  the  common  elementary  branches  of  English  educa- 
tion. 

By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

SAMUEL  L.  GRAHAM,  President. 
E.  W.  Caruthers,  Secretary. 

December  17,  1835. 


